Karaoke Tools - Technical Help - EvBoard

**brittany** · 08-17-2006, 11:21 PM

The most recommended tool for recording is Audacity. It's a freeware program, and it's the most user friendly one out there. You can read more about the program here.

For those of you looking for some great programs, and willing to pay a pretty penny, I'd recommend Adobe Audition or Cakewalk. Both of those are closer to the 'professional' level of recording than Audacity.

Alarandiia was kind enough to offer up her karaoke track collection for your use. Click here to read more.

This thread is mainly here for people to suggest programs for participants to use, to ask questions and get help if needed.

Cirafly24 · 08-18-2006, 09:30 PM

I was wondering, how do you save those quicktime files to your computer? when I try to save it, it tells me i need to buy quicktime pro. thanks

-jenna

DhammaSeeker · 08-18-2006, 09:42 PM

If you're talking about the karaoke tracks, right click on the link in the thread and choose the Save Link As option.

Yanshu · 08-19-2006, 08:27 AM

hi, I need some help..I have Audacity...
when I try to record my voice it doesn't work I mean my microphone is working but program somewhy doesn't get signal and nothing is showing just a straight line insted of curves in recording box.. maybe someone have an idea why? maybe it's something wrong with microphone?

please people help me!

*sad*

Cirafly24 · 08-19-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DhammaSeeker

If you're talking about the karaoke tracks, right click on the link in the thread and choose the Save Link As option.

*slaps forehead* duh. thank you!

**brittany** · 08-19-2006, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yanshu

hi, I need some help..I have Audacity...
when I try to record my voice it doesn't work I mean my microphone is working but program somewhy doesn't get signal and nothing is showing just a straight line insted of curves in recording box.. maybe someone have an idea why? maybe it's something wrong with microphone?

please people help me!

*sad*

Under volume control (which you can find under start > accessories > entertainment > volume control) click on options and then properties. Then tick the recording option and make sure microphone is checked. Aside from that, do the obligatory 'is it plugged in' check too. If it's not either of those, I'm not sure what else you could do.

Ceez · 08-20-2006, 08:26 AM

Also, in the program itself, there should be a drop-down menu at the top of the screen towards the center. Make sure "Microphone" is selected. It's probably the same thing as what Brittany said in the post above mine but still...just another way to change inputs.

Togepik · 08-22-2006, 08:19 AM

I've been recording for a while and I always have one problem, the mic records at different sound levels, so sometimes the singing is barely audible, but at other times the voice is blaring loud. Can you level the sound of the voice?

I have two questions:

1: Can you level out the sound on Audacity? Cos sometimes the voice is loud and other times the voice is barely audible

2: Also, is there a way to take off the annoying wind of the 'f's, 'p's, and 's's ? that whooshing sound is annoying ! Thanks a lot ^^

Nagini · 08-22-2006, 09:50 AM

This is not about Audacity, but I was wondering about audio hosting sites. I remember doing the last karaoke thread and I had awful sites that would crash because of bandwith. So anyone know a good audio hosting site for free?

DhammaSeeker · 08-22-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nagini

This is not about Audacity, but I was wondering about audio hosting sites. I remember doing the last karaoke thread and I had awful sites that would crash because of bandwith. So anyone know a good audio hosting site for free?

If you're inquiring about hosting for this contest, that's not an issue. I will be hosting all the tracks on my own web server. When participants email me the track, I will upload it to my server. I have plenty of bandwidth to burn.

If your question is one of general application, please look to the Tech Help forum for an answer.

08-17-2006, 11:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
brittany I ♥ Pearl Jam. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York. Age: 21 Posts: 1,438 Points: 5,106.25 Bank: 221,262.96 Total Points: 226,369.21 Donate	Karaoke Tools - Technical Help The most recommended tool for recording is Audacity. It's a freeware program, and it's the most user friendly one out there. You can read more about the program here. For those of you looking for some great programs, and willing to pay a pretty penny, I'd recommend Adobe Audition or Cakewalk. Both of those are closer to the 'professional' level of recording than Audacity. Alarandiia was kind enough to offer up her karaoke track collection for your use. Click here to read more. This thread is mainly here for people to suggest programs for participants to use, to ask questions and get help if needed. __________________ F l y l e a f O n l i n e .

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Togepik Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 33 Points: 325.21 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 325.21 Donate	I've been recording for a while and I always have one problem, the mic records at different sound levels, so sometimes the singing is barely audible, but at other times the voice is blaring loud. Can you level the sound of the voice? I have two questions: 1: Can you level out the sound on Audacity? Cos sometimes the voice is loud and other times the voice is barely audible 2: Also, is there a way to take off the annoying wind of the 'f's, 'p's, and 's's ? that whooshing sound is annoying ! Thanks a lot ^^ Last edited by DhammaSeeker : 08-22-2006 at 09:39 AM. Reason: double post

08-22-2006, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nagini Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: back to school... Age: 21 Posts: 878 Points: 11,223.00 Bank: 72,151.83 Total Points: 83,374.83 Donate	This is not about Audacity, but I was wondering about audio hosting sites. I remember doing the last karaoke thread and I had awful sites that would crash because of bandwith. So anyone know a good audio hosting site for free? __________________ Lacrymosa dies illa, qua resurget ex favilla judi candus homo rues. Huis ergo parce Deus, pie Jesu Domine! Dona eis requiem. Amen!

08-18-2006, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cirafly24 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 24 Posts: 76 Points: 3,472.62 Bank: 3,078.02 Total Points: 6,550.64 Donate	I was wondering, how do you save those quicktime files to your computer? when I try to save it, it tells me i need to buy quicktime pro. thanks -jenna

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DhammaSeeker Closer to Fine Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Age: 33 Posts: 2,312 Points: 15,647.53 Bank: 18,412.83 Total Points: 34,060.36 Donate	If you're talking about the karaoke tracks, right click on the link in the thread and choose the Save Link As option.

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